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Charles Lwanga

Mother Seton and Charles Lwanga: Two Saints, One Spirit

The difference is great between the young African tribesman in Uganda and the religious foundress from New York City. But we are reminded of their similarities through their different gifts in the same Spirit and their different forms of service for the same Lord.

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The Visitation and the Gift of Holy Friendship

In the Visitation, we see the Blessed Virgin Mary and her cousin Elizabeth sharing the joyful news of the Incarnation. Their example shows us – as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton did throughout her life – that true friendship brings us closer to God.

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Through the Lens of the Cross: Saint Joan of Arc and Mother Seton

Saint Joan of Arc and Mother Seton are two fiery souls with one shared devotion to Christ. Both unwilling to back down, they each offered all “in the ambit of that one ‘everlasting’ sign, the cross.”

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The Ascension: What Mother Seton Found in the Sky

The Ascension: What Mother Seton Found in the Sky

What does the Ascension of the Lord mean for the world and for our own lives? The answer can be found in the faith journey of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, who kept her gaze firmly fixed on Jesus, through time and eternity.

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Four Reasons Paul VI was the Perfect Pope to Canonize Elizabeth Ann Seton

When Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was canonized in 1975, it was Pope Paul VI who declared to the world her sainthood. 43 years later, Paul VI was canonized a saint, joining Mother Seton in inspiring the world to live bold and authentic Catholic lives.

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Saint Philip Neri and Mother Seton: Feathers on the Breath of God

St. Philip Neri and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton joyfully allowed the winds of the Holy Spirit to lead them wherever He desired. They each followed the path set for them by God, until they reached their crowning glory in Heaven with Him forever.

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St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi and Mother Seton Show Us That Everyone Can Be a Saint

The lives of St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton remind us that no matter how ordinary or extraordinary our lives might be, there isn’t only one way to please God.

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Venerable Emile Kapuan

Venerable Fr. Emil Kapaun and Mother Seton, Apostles of Hope

As Christ walked with Fr. Emil Kapaun through the valley of death, so He walked with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton as she surrendered all to His will — planting hope in every place they were sent.

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Living in Christ’s Wounds with Saint Rita of Cascia and Mother Seton

Saint Rita of Cascia and Mother Seton experienced tragedy and loss in their lives. Each saint found salvation in God’s love by uniting their suffering to the wounds of Christ.

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